Healthy Holiday Challenge
Week 2, November 15-21

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new" - Albert Einstein
This Week's Theme:

Try Something New

When is the last time you tried something for the first time? Channel your inner explorer and take an adventure into something new this week. There are many health benefits associated with learning a new skill, such as improving brain function, stimulating creativity, and boosting mood. It can be a part of your routine such as a new recipe or exercise, taking a class for the first time, or getting more involved in your community. There are no rules to how big or small, just try that activity you've always wanted to do!

Print your favorite design of the Healthy Holiday Challenge Pledge, fill it out, then post it in a visible place to remind you of your commitment. Use the Personal Success Tracker to check off each day that you have completed the weekly challenge. As you work on the challenge each week, write notes to yourself on what did/did not work.
Tools
We encourage you to stay connected and virtually chat with your fellow challenge participants on the new HHC Slack! There will also be a few opportunities to earn bonus entries in the weekly raffle!
Share your challenge photos on Instagram or Facebook using hashtag #UCBHHC
Featured App of the Week:
YouTube: watch a video on a DIY, recipe, exercise class, or craft project!
Recipes of the Week:

Make nutritious upgrades to some cold weather favorites! A great opportunity to try something new.
Events & Resources of the Week
Try something new with a virtual class in crafting, dancing, or cooking
Creativity & Your Wellbeing: Homemade Gifts II
Thu, Nov. 16 | 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Kim Guess, RD

Engaging in creative activities can lower your blood pressure, decrease stress, improve your immune system, and increase your ability to be more productive. We'll be making stovetop potpourri, a bird feeder, and reusable hand warmers!
Dancing for Fun & Fitness: Hula/Tahitian
Fri, Nov. 19 | 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Nicole Castillo

Fit some fun, fitness, and a bit of aloha into your day with this free beginner Hula/Tahitian dance class! You will learn basic technique, combinations, and choreography.
Bears in the Kitchen: Plant-Powered Meal Prep
Tue, Nov. 16 | 4-5pm | Online

Join the UHS Nutrition team for a cook-along that will guide you through four days of vegetarian meal prep!
Week 2 Raffle Prize: Target

Six lucky winners will win a $25 gift card to Target by completing the participation survey in next Monday's newsletter! Winners will be announced next Friday, November 26, in the daily postcard. Gift cards will be emailed to the winners.
Submit Your Participation to Enter the Raffle for Week 1!

Submit your participation from last week's "Move and Groove" Challenge for a chance to win a Sports Basement gift card! Deadline is Thursday (11/18). Winners will be announced on Friday!